Kids and adults alike will enjoy making these Fabric Scrap Christmas Cards with bits of leftover material from larger sewing projects. These cards are fun and easy to make, and a thoughtful way to send a holiday greeting to friends, family and neighbours.
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I love making homemade cards at Christmas time. They’re nice to have on hand when I’m giving a little gift (a gift card, bottle of wine, Christmas baking etc.) to friends, neighbours, teachers, the mailman, the paper girl etc.
We’ve made lots of them over the years, but my favourites were these Christmas cards made from scraps of wallpaper samples, and the button snowman cards we made last year.
The other day when we were making scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments, the thought came to me to make this year’s homemade cards with some of the colourful scraps.
I kept my designs simple so kids can make them, but you can get as detailed as you like with your own.
Great for all ages
This is a great craft for kids of all ages to make at home, school or Sunday School.
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Kids who can safely handle a sharp pair of sewing scissors can make these cards all by themselves For younger children, have an adult do the cutting, and the child can glue the fabric pieces to their cards and even trace around the pieces for some extra skill development.
Supplies:
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- white card stock or blank greeting cards (get them here)
- scraps of fabric
- scissors
- glue stick
- marker
- Craft gems/sequins (optional)
Instructions:
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- Prepare your card:
If you’re using ordinary white card stock, cut it to the size you want and fold it in half.
2. Plan your drawings:
Sketch a few drawings on a scrap piece of paper to get an idea of the size and shapes of the pieces you’ll need to cut.
3. Cut fabric
With a sharp pair of scissors or fabric shears cut out your pieces.
4. Glue to card:
Run a glue stick along the back of your fabric pieces and press them to the front of the card.
5. Add details:
Use a marker and craft gems to add extra details to your cards.
Fabric Scrap Christmas Cards
Equipment
- white card stock or blank greeting cards (get them here)
- scraps of fabric
- scissors
- glue stick
- marker
Instructions
- If you’re using ordinary white card stock, cut it to the size you want and fold it in half.
- Sketch a few drawings on a scrap piece of paper to get an idea of the size and shapes of the pieces you’ll need to cut.
- With a sharp pair of scissors or fabric shears cut out your pieces.
- Run a glue stick along the back of your fabric pieces and press them to the front of the card.
- Use a marker to add extra details to your card and to write your message.
Jackie is a mom, wife, home daycare provider, and the creative spirit behind Happy Hooligans. She specializes in kids’ crafts and activities, easy recipes, and parenting. She began blogging in 2011, and today, Happy Hooligans inspires more than 2 million parents, caregivers and Early Years Professionals all over the globe.
Sandra Ryan
What a beautiful idea!
nha kinh mini
What a beautiful idea!